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Our Team

Mark Herringer, Executive Director, International Education, Office of Global Engagement
Responsible for the development and implementation of internationalization and global engagement initiatives. These include: internationalization at home; education abroad; international recruitment and student support; and international projects and partnerships.
Tel: 250-334-5036
Email: mark.herringer@nic.bc.ca

Lela Kulesh, Support Assistant, Office of Global Engagement, Office of Global Engagement Provides information to students, agents, and partners inquiring about NIC in addition to administrative support to the Office of Global Engagement.
Tel: 250-923-9700 ext 7813
Email: study@nic.bc.ca

Angie Price, Advisor, International Student SuccessSupports students in program and course selection, accessing support services on campus, and advises on Study Permits, Temporary Resident Visas and other related Canadian immigration programs such as Co-op Work Permits and Post Graduate Work Permits.
Tel: 250-334-5033
Email: isa@nic.bc.ca

Li Yan, Advisor, International Student SuccessSupports students in program and course selection, accessing support services on campus, and advises on Study Permits, Temporary Resident Visas and other related Canadian immigration programs such as Co-op Work Permits and Post Graduate Work Permits. Assistance is available in English or Mandarin.
Tel: 250-334-5033
Email: isa@nic.bc.ca

Bill Parkinson, Dean of International EducationResponsible for aligning and integrating international education operations with the Academic Division.
Tel: 250-334-5027
Email: bill.parkinson@nic.bc.ca

Markella Gionet, Administrative Assistant to the Executive DirectorProvides administrative support to the Executive Director in support of their involvement in internal and external committees along with international clients, agencies and partners.
Tel: 250-334-4128
Email: markella.gionet@nic.bc.ca

Laurie Gibson, Administrative Support AssistantProvides information to students, agents, and partners inquiring about NIC in addition to administrative support to the Office of Global Engagement.
Tel: 250-334-5033
Email: study@nic.bc.ca